The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 26,300
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.38 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
734 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
